Noah Horchler and Ezekiel Balogun both scored 10 points to lead North Florida.

Auburn came out cold, but it didn't last long. The Tigers started 3-of-15 shooting and briefly fell behind after going more than five minutes without a basket in the first half. Wiley's layup and dunk triggered a 21-4 Auburn run highlighted by Brown's two 3-pointers and three free throws after he was fouled attempting another.

Auburn scored the final eight points of the half for a 45-23 lead.

BIG PICTURE

North Florida: Fell to 0-23 all-time against Top 25 opponents, including losses in back-to-back games (No. 9 Florida State, 98-66). Committed 21 turnovers in the first half.

Auburn: Has gone a Southeastern Conference-best 34-5 in regular-season nonconference play the past three seasons. Had 39 points from the bench and committed just 13 turnovers.

SPENCER'S FIRST 3

The Tigers' bench erupted when senior forward Horace Spencer hit the first 3-pointer of his career in the second half. He had missed his first 13 attempts.

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